RW8 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under South Island Contribution work instructions

Policy effect

Introduced a new residence class visa pathway for holders of work visas granted under the South Island Contribution work instructions, provided they have held the visa for at least 24 months and meet ongoing employment criteria.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: Introduced a new residence class visa pathway for holders of work visas granted under the South Island Contribution work instructions, provided they have held the visa for at least 24 months and meet ongoing employment criteria.

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RW8 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under South Island Contribution work instructions (22/05/2017) RW8 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under South Island Contribution work instructions (22/05/2017) Holders of visas granted under the South Island Contribution work instructions may be granted a residence class visa where: they have held a work visa granted under the South Island Contribution work instructions for a period of at least 24 months; and during the currency of that visa they have been employed: in a full-time role (at least 30 hours per … work visa; and has terms and conditions that are not less than the those of the New Zealand labour market; and is with an employer who has no significant adverse record with Immigration New Zealand or the Labour Inspectorate, and is not included on a list of non-compliant employers maintained by the Labour Inspectorate (see R5.110 and Appendix 10); and they hold full or provisional registration, if full or provisional registration is required to practice in the occupation in which they are employed; and they meet health and character requirements (see A4 and A5). Effective 22/05/2017 PREVIOUS …

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

Other New Zealand changes operative in 2017

• 2017-05-08Application of Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Scheme to Character Checks for Supporting Partners in Partnership Category Applications
• 2017-05-22Introduction of the South Island Contribution Work Visa (WR7)
• 2017-08-28Essential Skills Work Visa Remuneration Thresholds and Duration Adjustments
• 2017-08-28SM3.5 Skilled Migrant Category requirements
• 2017-12-20Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme Cap Increase (December 2017)